I am officially off my blood pressure med. I've lost a wee bit over 27 pounds since Valentines day of this year. 16 since surgery a week ago. I've been off metformin since a bit before surgery. I've take ZERO units of meal time insulin since the day after surgery. I don't have to take the long acting at night AND only need to in the morning if my numbers are higher. I seem to be doing really well and they were all very pleased with my progress so far.

So am I! I'm so used to being happy for others that are doing well that I almost forgot about my work and choices paying off. Guys...I just wanna cry. I am finally able to show myself that my choice has been a good one. I used to put myself last...more like pluto the non-planet planet.

I'm so happy I had this surgery. I have a hard time believing it and sometimes feel like pinching myself. It's not the easy way so many ignorant people claim it to be. I am so thankful.

Isn't it amazing how quickly you start to see positive results after weight loss surgery? Feels great doesn't it!? I am only taking 2 medicines now: Remeron for depression and Omaprazole as precaution for stomach acid. Here is what I was taking pre-surgery:

1. Lantus Insulin
2. Victoza
3. Glipizide
4. Metformin
5. Losartin (blood pressure)
6. Baby Aspirin
7. Remeron

I am amazed that I went from 7 medicines to 2. This should be a significant money savings! It certainly is not easy. This just has a much greater likelihood of being permanent. And that is huge. I like 65% chances versus only 10% the other way.

Edited March 22, 20188 yr by Mattymatt